Clinical Lab Scientist, Transfusion Service

Organization: CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

Position Overview

Executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Maintains competence to perform pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. Performs a variety of basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate or high complexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - CLIA). If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate or high complexity testing and other duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing.

Note: Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with type of CLS license.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
• Conduct routine specimen collection, preparation, and testing in assigned clinical specialty areas (e.g., Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis, Transfusion Service).
• Manage workflow fluctuations, including unexpected situations, equipment failures, STAT test orders, and specimen integrity issues.
• Prioritize and organize job duties to meet expected timeframes.
• Perform shift-to-shift hand-offs and review pending logs and priority assignments.
• Adhere to applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures for patient privacy and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (required prior to start date).
• CLS-Clinical Lab Scientist Generalist certification and licensure.
• Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in laboratory operations and quality assurance.
• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills relevant to assigned duties.
• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.

Skills

• Technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, and testing.
• Workflow management and ability to respond to volume fluctuations.
• Knowledge of laboratory regulations, codes, and procedures.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.

Schedule

• Per Diem/Casual (variable shift hours, 8-hour shifts).
• Variable days of the week, including rotating weekends.

Pay

Pay Range: $69.88 to $97.82 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on geographic location, candidate experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.